45 Gorgeous Gifts that Give Back for Everyone on Your List

I’ve gathered 45 wonderful gifts that give back including gift ideas for women, men, and children along with gifts for the home. Each of these gorgeous gifts supports a great cause without sacrificing style.

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. And we all know what that means – lots and lots of shopping.

Personally, I have mixed feelings about all the Christmas frenzy. We’ve probably all had those shopping trips where we are running around desperate to find something to buy the people we love who already have more than they could ever need. 

But at the same time, I really do love finding just the right gift to give someone I care about.

And to be completely honest, all that shopping is a Christmas tradition I really enjoy.

Luckily, there is a way to make your Christmas shopping do a little good in the world.

There are so many great opportunities now to buy amazing gifts that will not only make the recipient feel the love, but will also do good all over the world. 

Many of these gifts help support artisans around the world, enabling them to make a fair wage for their families.  Others give a portion of the proceeds to support charities fighting for all kinds of causes. And others give food, shoes, and educational supplies to the people who need it most whenever an item is purchased.

These are my picks for the best gifts that give back for women, kids, men, and the home.

This is some seriously good stuff – and if you end up doing a little shopping for yourself, no problem! It’s all for a good cause right?

(In case you’re wondering, I am in no way affiliated with any of these shops or products – I just think they are great gifts supporting great causes.)

Gifts that Give Back for Women

1 – Grace Scarf from Rethreaded – Rethreaded was founded in Jacksonville, FL with the mission to employ, train, and reignite hope for local survivors of human trafficking.

2 – Diamond Ikat Slim Laptop Carrier from Nomi Network – Nomi Network creates paths to safe employment to help prevent trafficking and empower women to break generational cycles of poverty.

3 – Midnight Drop Earrings from Purpose Jewelry – 100% of profits go to the non-profit International Sanctuary to provide artisans escaping human trafficking with fair wages, education, and holistic care.

4 – The Jetsetter Bracelet Stack from Pura Vida – Pura Vida provides steady work and positive work environment for more than 800 artisans around the world in addition to partnering with more than 200 charities to donate more than $3 million.

5 – Letter Necklace from Able – Able is an ethical fashion brand that invests in, trains, educates, and employs women so they can break the cycle of poverty and thrive.

6 – Free to Learn Pouch from The Tote Project – The Tote Project works to spread awareness about human trafficking, empower their fair trade workforce, and create change by donating to organizations who empower survivors of sex trafficking.

7 – Zia Double Leather Leaf Earrings from Raven + Lily – Raven + Lily is dedicated to upholding a positive environmental and social impact and champions women from all backgrounds to be involved in all levels of the organization.

8 – Meena Large Pouch from Society B – Society B was the first charitable marketplace in the US–one that connects people with goods that give back and also donates 10 percent of its sales (not just profits) to charities.

9 – Betty Horn Necklace from 2nd Story Goods – 2nd Story Goods has been working on the ground with artisans in Gonaives, Haiti for 10 years, creating recycled, handcrafted goods for a livable wage. Last year their impact enabled over 108 children to stay in school through the dignity of their parents’ work with 2nd Story Goods. 

10 – Chaaya Tote from Joyn – JOYN’s products are handmade, crafted by local makers in the foothills of the Himalayas. They are committed to providing safe, wonderful working conditions, paying a living wage, profit sharing, and providing educational and upskilling opportunities within the community. 

11 – Mini Key Post Earrings from The Giving Keys – The Giving Keys donates a portion of its profits to longtime nonprofit partner Chrysalis, which provides employment resources and support for those transitioning out of homelessness. 

12 – Virgil Ring from Able – Able is an ethical fashion brand that invests in, trains, educates, and employs women so they can break the cycle of poverty and thrive.

13 – The Dreamer Necklace from 31 Bits – 31 Bits developed a holistic development program for artisans in Uganda that would enable them to graduate after five years with their own businesses. They have since expanded their program into Indonesia and continue to work to provide dignified job opportunities to artisans around the world.

Gifts that Give Back for Kids

1 – Felt Fruits and Vegetables from Global Goods Partners – Global Goods Partners works with over 60 artisan groups in more than 20 countries, helping to design and bring to market the fair trade, handcrafted products they produce.

2 – Peace Begins with Me Dino Shirt from Preemptive Love – Preemptive Love works in Iraq, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Korea, Libya, Israel, and more to provide relief on the frontlines of war, create much-needed jobs, and reach across enemy lines to create communities of peacemakers.

3 – Baby Fox from Red and Olive – Red and Olive supports artisans in Peru through flexible schedules and fair wages that allow them to take care of their loved ones while gaining the self-sufficiency to help break the poverty cycle.

4 – Knit Alpaca Stuffed Seal from Global Good Partners – Global Goods Partners works with over 60 artisan groups in more than 20 countries, helping to design and bring to market the fair trade, handcrafted products they produce.

5 – Muslin Blankets from Feed My Starving Children Marketplace – FMSC Marketplace ensures their artisan partners earn a fair wage for handcrafted goods and use profits to fund meals for kids around the world.

6 – Wild Child Romper from Global Wonders – Global Wonders is a marketplace to sell handmade pieces created by women coming out of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. These women and their children are taught the skills they need to support themselves alongside recovery curriculum.

7 – Tie Dye Backpack from State Bags – For every State bag purchased, they support American children and families in need by donating fully-packed backpacks at bag drop rallies and special projects with partner charities and schools.

8 – Mickey Mouse Double Pom Beanie from Love Your Melon – Love Your Melon donates fifty percent of profits to nonprofit organizations around the world that lead the fight against pediatric cancer. To date, they’ve given over 8.3 million dollars to the fight against pediatric cancer and over 200,000 hats to children battling cancer.

9 – Abel Art Kid’s Rain Boots from Roma – For every pair of Roma boots sold, a brand new pair is given to a child in need. In addition they’ve funded learning centers and donated to educational initiatives to empower children around the world.

10 – Hoots and Booties Bundles from Krochet Kids – Over the last decade Krochet Kids has employed hundreds of people in Uganda and Peru to create a broad array of handmade gifts.

11 – Luna Necklace from 31 Bits – 31 Bits developed a holistic development program for artisans in Uganda that would enable them to graduate after five years with their own businesses. They have since expanded their program into Indonesia and continue to work to provide dignified job opportunities to artisans around the world.

Gifts that Give Back for Men

1 – Irish Whiskey Infused Coffee from Fire Dept. Coffee – Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran-owned business and every order is freshly roasted in Rockford, Illinois, by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee connoisseurs. Ten percent of net proceeds are donated to help provide essential resources and assistance to first responders who have been injured on the job or who are facing other serious health challenges.

2 – Socks that Give Books from Conscious Step – Conscious Step partners with a variety of organizations to support a wide range of causes. This pair of socks supports Habitat for Humanity and their work to build safe housing for needy families.

3 – Leather Luggage Tag from Feed My Starving Children – FMSC Marketplace ensures their artisan partners earn a fair wage for handcrafted goods and use profits to fund meals for kids around the world.

4 – Multi-tool Keychain from Rethreaded – Rethreaded was founded in Jacksonville, FL with the mission to employ, train, and reignite hope for local survivors of human trafficking.

5 – Lemongrass Charcoal Soap from Preemptive Love – Preemptive Love works in Iraq, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Korea, Libya, Israel, and more to provide relief on the frontlines of war, create much-needed jobs, and reach across enemy lines to create communities of peacemakers.

6 – Round Teak Wood Phone Speaker from Unicef Market – In addition to UNICEF Market customers getting great handcrafted products, the proceeds go to both the talented artisans and to help UNICEF save and protect children.

Gifts that Give Back for the Home

1 – Grass Woven Basket from Feed My Starving Children Marketplace – FMSC Marketplace ensures their artisan partners earn a fair wage for handcrafted goods and use profits to fund meals for kids around the world.

2 – Love Anyway Flag from Preemptive Love – Preemptive Love works in Iraq, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Korea, Libya, Israel, and more to provide relief on the frontlines of war, create much-needed jobs, and reach across enemy lines to create communities of peacemakers.

3 – Haitian Mug from Rethreaded – Rethreaded was founded in Jacksonville, FL with the mission to employ, train, and reignite hope for local survivors of human trafficking.

4 – Recycled Glass Tumbler from Raven + Lily – Raven + Lily is dedicated to upholding a positive environmental and social impact and champions women from all backgrounds to be involved in all levels of the organization.

5 – Round Serving Board from Global Goods Partners – Global Goods Partners works with over 60 artisan groups in more than 20 countries, helping to design and bring to market the fair trade, handcrafted products they produce.

6 – Celebration Candle Collection from Purpose – 100% of profits go to the non-profit International Sanctuary to provide artisans escaping human trafficking with fair wages, education, and holistic care.

7 – Almond Berry Galette Candle from Bright Endeavors – Each candle is hand-poured by the women in Bright Endeavors 16 week paid training program. 100% of proceeds go toward young moms, their children, and their communities.

8 – Silent Night Nativity Set from Market Colors – Market Colors was created to make a lasting impact on families in Africa and India by empowering artisans to sell their high-quality handmade goods to a global audience.

9 – Indonesian Rainbow Glass and Driftwood Wind Chime from Unicef Market – In addition to UNICEF Market customers getting great handcrafted products, the proceeds go to both the talented artisans and to help UNICEF save and protect children.

10 – Delicate Copper Bowl Candle with Ruffles from Preemptive Love – Preemptive Love works in Iraq, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Korea, Libya, Israel, and more to provide relief on the frontlines of war, create much-needed jobs, and reach across enemy lines to create communities of peacemakers.

11 – Fly Kantha Throw from Dignify – Dignify’s kantha quilts are handstitched from six layers or reclaimed sari cloth by women who were formerly living on the street, working in sex work, or at risk of such.

12 – Suzy Salad Servers from 2nd Story Goods – 2nd Story Goods has been working on the ground with artisans in Gonaives, Haiti for 10 years, creating recycled, handcrafted goods for a livable wage. Last year their impact enabled over 108 children to stay in school through the dignity of their parents’ work with 2nd Story Goods. 

13 – Amber Stemless Glass Set from Global Goods Partners – Global Goods Partners works with over 60 artisan groups in more than 20 countries, helping to design and bring to market the fair trade, handcrafted products they produce.

14 – Jewel Garden Succulents from Lula’s Garden – Lula’s Garden sources their succulent plants from locally-grown family-owned nurseries and each garden sold provides six months of safe water for one person in the developing world.

15 – Handmade Driftwood Nativity Christmas Ornament from Greater Good – When you shop at a GreaterGood store, you generate funding that benefits people, pets, and the planet. As a registered fundraiser for GreaterGood.org, GreaterGood has proudly raised more than $70 million for charity.

Whew, so many amazing things!

Hopefully this list gave you some awesome gift ideas for the people on your list this year. Or at least some new ideas to add to your own wish list!

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